Swan 47 S&S Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1975 – 1984·~70 hulls·Nautor
Swan 47 S&S drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
47.83' · 14.58 m
Displ.
32,400 lbs · 14,696 kg
First year
1975

The Swan 47, designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2239), is frequently cited by maritime historians as the zenith of the NautorS&S collaboration. Launched in 1975 and produced until 1982, this model arrived at a pivotal moment when yacht design was transitioning from the extreme "pinchedend" IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing shapes toward more balanced, seaworthy hull forms. With 70 hulls completed during its production run, the 47 earned a reputation as a "gentleman’s racer" that could cross oceans with speed and an almost clinical level of predictability. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage archives, the vessel was offered in two distinct versions: the Mk I, featuring a traditional companionway, and the Mk II, which introduced a bridgedeck arrangement for increased safety in heavy seas and a modified interior layout.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 185,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
United States (66.7%) · Netherlands (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 47 S&S listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 185,0002066.7%
Netherlands$ 115,1851033.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4848.49'$ 575,9252111
Hylas 4746.75'$ 70,000178
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,000179
North Wind 4746.75'$ 178,013155
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Wauquiez Centurion 4747.33'$ 89,500108
Beneteau Oceanis 4747.9'$ 563,83475
Swan 47 S&SYou are here$ 185,00030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 47 S&S cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 47 S&S over the past 12 months is $185,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 47 S&S sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Swan 47 S&S sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 47 S&S listings over the past 12 months are United States (66.7%), Netherlands (33.3%).
04What should I look at instead of a Swan 47 S&S?+
Comparable models include Swan 46, Swan 48, Hylas 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.